Food, Drink and animal stains-
Food, drink, and animal stains. These stains can usually be removed with water-based cleaners; stubborn stains require commercial stain removers. Whatever cleaner you use, treat the upholstery gently – if sponging or light rubbing doesn`t remove a spot, don`t try to scrub it out. Call a professional cleaner.
To remove stains from alcoholic drinks, blot with a clean cloth and then sponge with cold water. Sponge the fabric with a mixture of 1 part white vinegar and 4 parts water, and let dry completely.
To remove coffee, tea, fruit juice, or soft drinks, blot and then sponge with a mild, lukewarm solution of liquid detergent and water. Squeeze the sponge out well to avoid overwetting the fabric. Sponge with clean water and let dry. If the stain persists, sponge it with a mixture of 1 part white vinegar and 4 parts water; let dry. If the stain still persists, apply a commercial stain remover, following the manufacture`s instructions. Use an aerosol spot lifter as directed to remove bad stains, but test for colorfastness before applying. Remove residue as directed, or, if necessary, clean the entire piece of furniture.
Treat chocolate stains in stains in the same way – blotting, sponging with liquid detergent, and rinsing. If the stain persists, sponge the stained area carefully with mixture of 1 tablespoon of ammonia and 1 cup of water, being careful not to overwet the fabric. Let dry completely. If necessary, apply commercial stain remover or spot lifter as above.
Blot milk or ice cream and sponge with cold water; sponge again with a cool, strong solution of liquid detergent and water. Rinse and blot dry. If stain persists, sponge with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of ammonia and 1 cup of cold water; then sponge again with a mixture of 1 part vinegar and 2 parts cold water. If a yellow stain remains, sponge a few drops of hydrogen peroxide into the fabric. Let the fabric dry completely.
To remove stains from blood or egg, blot and sponge immediately with cold water, letting the sponge soak up as much of the stain as possible. Keep blotting as long as the stain keep dissolving; then sponge with a cool, strong solution of liquid detergent and water, rinse, and blot dry. If the stain persists, sponge of the stained area with a mixture of 1 tablespoon of ammonia and 1 cup of cold water; then sponge it again with a mixture of 1 part white vinegar and 2 parts cold water. Be careful not to over wet the fabric; or mix laundry starch to a paste with a little cold water and apply to the fabric. Let dry completely and then vacuum. If the stain still persists, use an aerosol spot lifter as directed, but test for colorfastness before applying.
